HHS OCR report · 2022
Nationwide Optometry, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nationwide Optometry, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 73,073
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Nationwide Optometry, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 73,073 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, drivers’ license or state identification numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses, medications, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nationwide Optometry, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 73,073 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Nationwide Optometry, PC legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Nationwide Optometry, PC.